[Superman]

Doug, I'm not sure how I can add to that, particularly since it's just a coarse observation. But Eugene is smaller, home of a liberal university, and packed with Birkenstock-wearing, bearded, Utilikilted guys and ladies whose beauty does not come from a jar. Portland on the other hand, probably also has the same hippie contingent, but they are buried within a metropolitan crowd. Doctors, lawyers, etc. Both places are fairly liberal, but Eugene is smaller and more concentrated, whereas Portland is larger and more metropolitan. Good luck, both are great choices. Our quality of life out here is tremendous, particularly if you like playing outside, coffee, beer or literature.